The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (November 29) mourned the victims of fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and expressed profound condolences.

     At 8am, the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, together with principal officials, Non-official Members of the Executive Council and civil servants, observed a three-minute silence at the forecourt of the East Wing of the Central Government Offices (CGO) to pay solemn tribute to those who tragically lost their lives in the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

     The Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council, who came to Hong Kong to assist in the disaster relief works, Mr Xu Qifang; the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee, the Deputy Director of the HKMAO of the State Council and the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zhou Ji; and Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the HKMAO of the State Council, Mr Nong Rong, also observed the silence.

     Subsequently, Mr Lee, Mr Xu, Mr Zhou, Mr Nong and principal officials signed the book of condolence at the CGO to pay tribute to the victims.

     From today until December 1, the Home Affairs Department will set up condolence points in all 18 districts for the public to sign condolence books to mourn for the victims. The condolence books will be available for signing from 9am to 9pm.

     During the mourning period, national flags and regional flags displayed at all government buildings (including offices of the HKSAR Government outside Hong Kong) will be flown at half staff. All celebration activities organised by the Government will be cancelled or postponed as appropriate. Government officials will reduce their attendance at non-essential public activities.

Ends/Saturday, November 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:30

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